Cinta Aveda Institute knows affordability can be a concern; we put every beauty industry scholarship at the fingertips of our students. While students are highly encouraged to do research on other scholarship opportunities, public & private, Cinta Aveda Institute has compiled a list of scholarships that are specifically for the Cosmetology/Barbering/Esthiology education field to assist our students’ with their education costs
Cosmetology & Barbering Scholarships
Beauty Schools Directory
- Amount: $2,500
- Number Available: 4
- Type: Essay
- Who May Apply: Prospective Students
- Deadline: Quarterly
Beauty Changes Lives
- Amount: Varies
- Type: Video or Inspiration Board or Essay
- Who May Apply: Prospective and Current Students
- Deadline: Quarterly (There are many contests with multiple sponsors.)
Joe Francis Haircare
- Amount: $1,200
- Type: Essay
- Who May Apply: Prospective Students
- Deadline: June 1st
PBA Alan Dunn Scholarship
- Amount: $500
- Type: Essay
- Who May Apply: Prospective Students
- Deadline: June 30st
PBA Minerva Beauty Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Type: Essay, Attendance, and Grades
- Who May Apply: Current Students
- Deadline: May 31st
PBA Lifetime Member Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Type: Essay
- Who May Apply: Must be PBA Member
Alice Madden Barton
- Amount: Varies
- Type: Essay
- Who May Apply: Prospective and Current Students
AACS ACE Scholarship
- Amount: $500
- Type: Essay
- Who May Apply: Prospective and Current Students
Keller Cosmetology Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Type: Video
- Who May Apply: Current Students
- Deadline: June 30th
Buy-Rite Beauty Annual Scholarship
- Amount: $1,000
- Type: Video
- Who May Apply: Prospective Students
Rosy Rewards Scholarship
- Amount: $500 – $1,000
- Type: Essay
- Who May Apply: Current Students
- Deadline: May 15th
Aurie J. Gosnell Scholarship
- Amount: $1,250
- Type: Essay
- Who May Apply: Currently Enrolled Students in Cosmetology or Barbering.
- Deadline: May 31th
Esthetics Scholarships
Beauty Schools Directory
- Amount: $2,500
- Number Available: 4
- Type: Essay
- Who May Apply: Prospective Students
- Deadline: Quarterly
International Spa Association
- Amount: $1,000
- Number Available: 8
- Type: Video, 3–5 minutes
- Who May Apply: New or Current Esthiology or CIDESCO Student.
- Deadline: April 30th (Spring); October 15th (Fall). Four available in each of Spring and Fall.
Rosy Rewards Scholarship
- Amount: $500 – $1,500
- Type: Essay
- Who May Apply: Current Students
- Deadline: May 15th
Make-up Scholarships
MUD Partner School Scholarship
- Amount: $2,500
- Number Available: 5
- Type:Inspiration Board with 200 word Essay or 3 min. public YouTube video
- Who May Apply:New or Current Cosmetology or Esthiology Student Attending a MUD Partner School.
- Deadline:April 30th (Spring); October 15th (Fall)
Beauty Changes Lives Foundation
Past and present Cinta Aveda Institute students have found much success receiving scholarships from the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to changing the perception of beauty while awarding beauty and wellness scholarships to attend school.
For tips towards submitting a powerful application for the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation scholarship, please contact the Cinta Aveda Institute Admissions Office by #EMAIL_ADMISSIONS_LINK# or call or text (415) 496-4787.
- Cosmetology and Barbering scholarships up to $10,000
- Nail scholarships up to $5,000
- Massage scholarships up to $1,500
- Esthetics scholarships up to $2,250
FastWeb Scholarship Search
Applicants/Students can create a profile based on Age, Year in school, Educational goal to receive scholarship opportunities. Awards and requirements will vary.
Other Industry Scholarships
If you’d like to request a list of other industry scholarships available to Cinta Aveda Institute students and prospects, please call or text (415) 496-4787, and let us know when we get back to you.
